# Social Worker, Occupational Health

**Company:** [New Solutions](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/ihXmwdQo6v12eLsJPPxX8n.md)
**Location:** Albany, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

**Social Worker, Occupational Health**

This role supports patients navigating workplace injury, return to work planning, and connection to community and behavioral health resources.

**Position Responsibilities:**

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients seen through occupational health services

• Support return to work planning in coordination with providers, employers, and case managers

• Connect patients to community resources, behavioral health services, and financial or social supports as needed

• Assist with care coordination for complex or high risk occupational injury cases

• Document assessments and interventions in the EMR in line with clinic and regulatory standards

• Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and employer or insurance contacts when psychosocial factors affect recovery or return to work

## Requirements

_**• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required; LCSW preferred - LMSW considered.**_

_**• Experience in occupational health, workers compensation, disability, or a related medical setting preferred**_

• Strong assessment and care coordination skills

• Comfortable collaborating with medical providers and employer partners

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
-   Training & Development